Every carpet cleaner wants to make the maximum profit out of each job. But there are pitfalls along the way for those who get a bit too greedy. (Don’t ask Steve how he found this out!)
Many carpet cleaners are fighting off the “residential recession blues” by entering the contract commercial area. But writing the business proposal is a bit intimidating for many of our Site Members. Steve throws a life-line out to one hard working but frustrated carpet cleaner …
After moving to Georgia a carpet cleaner is finding it difficult to get the old cash flow started again. Instead of screaming “Get out there and sell!” Steve says to begin at home with the old-fashioned concept of “frugality” …
Steve,
Just a short question. I’ve always felt like I should be able to charge a premium rate for night or weekend work. However, when I bring this idea up to other carpet cleaners they act like I’ve hit on their mother! What did you do and if you did charge more, how much over your regular rates was it and did you get any resistance?
Perplexed in Toledo
Large scale institutional work can provide a great “base” for your business. Or it can destroy it! Steve gives some great “look before you leap” counsel that any company can use …
To gain a long term client sometimes you need to work with their budget and cash flow in the short term. Steve shares some options…
What options do you really have for dealing with ‘price shoppers’. Steve shares his only solid strategy.
7 simple steps to provide a commercial proposal instead of just a one time cleaning price.
Steve offers techniques for using a “test cleaning” to prepare an accurate bid.
Getting your foot in the door can be tough. Making the sale can be even tougher. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a step by step guide on how to inspect your customer’s home and sell your services efficiently on a regular basis. We present the latest SFS Special Report: Carpet Cleaning Inspections That Sell!
The dreaded question of “how much?” meets it’s match in this Special Report.
The potential customer asks you for your price. How do you respond? Steve shares his favorite commercial price request response.
How often is the company checkbook used as a piggy bank for the owner’s personal purchases (some of which can be pretty grand) that bring no value to either the company or its customers?
When you own a business the meter is always running and somebody has to pay the fare. Either it’s customer or it’s you …
Bring “peace” to the life of an adjuster or property manager and they will love you (and be loyal) forever! So HOW can you do it? Here’s one way.